Skills based hiring platform solves skills gap
Challenge
Amid rapid tech change and emerging threats, a global defence and security leader faced an urgent need to expand its cyber team with diverse perspectives, skills, and insights. Traditional hiring methods fell short, highlighting the need for a fresh approach to bridging digital skills gaps and achieving diversity goals.
Solution
The organisation partnered with a scale-up to implement a skills-first hiring model. The scale-ups cutting edge platform identified hidden talent within underrepresented communities, including veterans and women, by mapping skills to roles instead of relying on conventional qualifications or job titles. The platform also delivered tailored training programmes to support upskilling to prepare candidates for success.
Outcome
- Within six months, a five-person squad—including veterans and former police officer was successfully deployed, demonstrating strong performance in cyber roles despite their non-traditional backgrounds.